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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.13, 3,266 and 1,081.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.13, 3,266 and 1,081.41 is: 1,622.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.13 : 3,266 = 1,081.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.13/3,266 = 1,081.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.13x = 3,266 × 1,081.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.13x = 3,531,885.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,885.06/2,177.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.27

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